Environmental Manager

Environment Manager Hybrid, connected to our Peterborough Head Office Do you have a strong understanding of Environmental laws and regulatory frameworks? Are you a strategic thinker with the ability to solve compliance related problems? We are recruiting an Environment Manager to provide environmental compliance resource across AB Agri's sites, focusing on site-based assurance, legislative requirements, and environmental reporting. This is a pivotal role which will centrally coordinate environmental activities, working closely with site leads to develop environmental management systems and standards across the business. What you'll be doing as Environment Manager: * Develop and implement environmental strategies and action plans linked to Target Zero. * Oversee the implementation of environmental policies & standards, ensuring they align with regulatory requirements * Ensure AB Agri sites are in full compliance with UK, EU, and international environmental legislation, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of evolving regulations and ensuring all operations meet legal standards. * Working collaboratively with the businesses, facilitate audits, analyse, and report on the company’s environmental performance, ensuring compliance. * Coordinate and promote appropriate training and development activities related to environmental compliance & best practise across all sites. * Develop and implement Environmental Management System (EMS) improvements & associated standards. * Manage relationships with the managing directors and internal colleagues. Enable training of staff at all levels on environmental issues and their legal responsibilities to ensure compliance. * Set organisational compliance targets, develop plans to meet those targets, and oversee the implementation across the business. What you'll bring to the Environment Manager role: * Bachelor's degree in Science, Agriculture or Environmental practices such as Environmental Science, Environmental Law, Environmental Engineering, or a related field. * Experience in environmental management, within the feed manufacturing or food industry. * In-depth knowledge of environmental legislation and regulations (UK, EU, and international). * Experience in developing and implementing environmental compliance strategies and management systems. * Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with regulatory bodies, stakeholders, and internal teams. * Proficiency in conducting environmental audits, risk assessments, and compliance reporting. * Knowledge of environmental regulations and laws. * IEMA Membership at Practitioner or above (desirable). * IOSH and MIIRSM (preferred). Please note - you will be required to travel out to various sites across the country and oversees at times to meet business needs. This position has a hybrid working option connected with our Peterborough head office